Category: Articles
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He who does not stand is an “Englishman”
England! Its almost that time again where we can don our bucket hats, drink warm lager from Spain and wear Retro England Jerseys that frankly are still better designs than anything post 00″s. This is what we’ve lived off in terms of enjoyment and general happiness as an England supporter for many-a-summer. CUE! Gareth Southgate…
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Celtic Spirit
On the surface, Celtic’s European campaign was a disaster. Rooted to the bottom of the group, with no chance of qualifying for the Europa League in their final game against Feyenoord. However, the iconic club have been a battling and spirited team throughout the season so far, and fans should not be disheartened by the early departure from football on…
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Frozen Football: the magic of the cup needs thawing
It is a never desired intention to punch down in the world of football; but Alfreton Town’s decision to leave it the eleventh hour to postpone their match against Walsall beggars belief. Yes, there is an argument that every opportunity should be given for a game to place, but as the Walsall manager himself said…
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Darker Oceans
Napoli…scudetto victors…stadio Diego Armando Maradona…sfogliatella. The Neapolitan football club has never been so close to its roots with free-flowing football and flocks of tourists gathering to sample local cuisine and photos with murals. However, this season that light-blue jersey has found itself in quite Darker Oceans. To say that the wheels have come off of…
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Cristiano Ronaldo humbled in emphatic league defeat
In a clash of the top two in the Saudi Pro league; Al-Hilal hosted Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr. The pyrotechnic display added a cauldron of an atmosphere, as the game got underway. Hilal’s star-striker, Aleksandar Mitrovic went close first, with an excellent effort from an acute angle. In contrast, Nassr were wasteful, revved on by individualism…
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One Cannon Ball short of an…Arsenal.
A modern day tale of David vs Goliath. I write this article with a Premier League result in mind…that being a 2-1 victory for Man City against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Significance…this result now shifting the gargantuan Etihad, Sky Blue Shaped Shadow largely and looming over the coveted Premier League Trophy. But it could have…
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Never Give in.
What can we learn from Sir Alex Ferguson. Recently, an underground, dim-lit, mysterious photograph has emerged of Alex Ferguson and Erik Ten Hag meeting at a restaurant in what looks like an image drawn straight from the Sopranos. Younger understudy meets old wise head to discuss politics, tactics and the fall of a current regime.…
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Ademir De Menezes and The Maracana.
Ademir De Menezes was a Brazilian Football Player. The Maracana is the Brazilian National Football Stadium. I suppose you’re questioning what the two have in common or how the two came to represent or find themselves deep rooted in the annals of Brazilian folklore. To begin with Ademir De Menezes or simply Ademir as he…
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…um gringo em busca do futebol brasileiro
…Finding Football in Brasil. Bom Dia. It shouldn’t be hard to find football in what is considered to be the home or at least the heartbeat of our beautiful game and on most given days of the week when the sun is shining and the weather appears from paradise it most certainly wouldn’t be. Turn…
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Theatre and Dreams
Once upon a time in Manchester. Growing up in London and supporting Queens Park Rangers throughout the 90’s had its challenges. The Premier League gate-crashed English Football and before you knew it we had Frenchmen and South Americans doing things with the Football that we could only dream. Along with this new elaboration of the…
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